The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2025 - Experian
Dec 20, 2024 · Many of the latest scams in 2025 combine new tech with existing tactics. Here's what to look out for and steps you can take to protect yourself from scams.
A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the FBI last ...
Mar 6, 2024 · More than a third of the $12.5 billion in losses reported in 2023, or $4.5 billion, were due to investment scams, many of them involving criminals pretending to be someone’s love …
As Nationwide Fraud Losses Top $10 Billion in 2023, FTC Steps Up ...
Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that …
Scam victims have lost $1 trillion this year. How to protect yourself.
Nov 7, 2024 · Scammers have bilked victims worldwide out of a staggering $1.03 trillion in the past 12 months, a new report shows. That number is up from $1.026 trillion last year, …
International Scammers Steal Over $1 Trillion in 12 Months in New ...
Nov 7, 2024 · The 2024 Global State of Scams report is clear: scams are costing consumers over $1 trillion globally, with dire financial, emotional, and social repercussions. While confidence in …
Latest Scams news from BBB near United States - Better Business Bureau
As victims cope with the aftermath, it is crucial to stay vigilant against opportunistic scammers. In addition, those wishing to help by donating money or supplies should carefully research...
Americans lose billions to social media scams: Red flags to spot
Oct 12, 2023 · Policymakers have long wrestled with tech giants over the potential abuse of encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp and iMessage. Americans lost $2.7 billion …
BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for IRS impostors targeting consumers
3 days ago · Beware of IRS impostors targeting $1,400 stimulus check recipients. Learn how to spot fake texts, protect your info, and avoid scams with BBB tips.
Inside the 'crypto con' costing victims billions in losses as scam ...
Sep 5, 2024 · According to the FBI, crypto investment scam losses rose from $3 billion in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2023. For the first six months of 2024, the agency received over 18,000 …
FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam …
Aug 4, 2023 · The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent …